WRS-85
Evaluation of Limnological Parameters as Related to the Success of Mysis Relicta Introductions
Abstract
A comparative investigation monitoring biological, chemical, and
physical parameters of three subalpine lakes in Wyoming was undertaken
during 1981 to determine the impact of introduced Mysis relicta
(opossum shrimp) on these lakes' ecosystems. General life history
characteristics of the introduced mysid populations were analyzed in
relation with the limnological data. The introduced shrimp populations
were found to be strongly influenced by ambient water quality
and lake productivity. Applying the results of this study and other
information from the scientific literature, a fisheries management
tool utilizing decision criteria was developed to aid in predicting
the success of Mysis relicta introductions.
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